The Lorehounds

David and John return to the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After giving their general thoughts on Season One, Episode 2 - Infected, John gives a background on the development of the video game. Then, David and John recap the trio’s unforgiving travels through the ruins of Boston. Sources Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us (Beware of Spoilers) Cordyceps: attack of the...

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope , this time going back to the morning after the heist in the Red episode. After debating whether Red would have worked as an opening episode, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and what happens when a team of thieves falls apart. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red Whi...

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope , this time going forward to a time 6 months after the heist in the Pink episode. After agreeing that this was one of the better episodes in the series, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and where the heist team ends up. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Conta...

David and John enter the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After praising the quality of the first episode, David delivers a brief overview of fungi in the real world and the possibility of human infection. Then, David and John recap the heartbreaking twists and turns of this supersized premiere that takes us through the collapse of a civilization. Contact Us Questions, comme...

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope , this time watching the tensions ramp up as the crew prepares themselves three weeks before the heist. After questioning whether this show was becoming a police procedural, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questi...

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope , this time discussing the backstory of the rivalry going back 24 years before the heist in the Violet episode. They compare their thoughts on the production value and acting quality of the show before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White C...

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope , this time discussing the high stakes drama 5 days before the heist in the Blue episode. They discuss their thoughts on how well the random order works for the series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, commen...

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope , going back 7 years before the heist in the Green episode. They discuss the incorporation of color into the production of this series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this intense episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to sha...

David and John begin their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope , beginning with the episode Yellow. They explain how they will be covering this experimental show which allows viewers to watch the episodes in any order. Then, they do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode titled “Yellow,” which takes place six weeks before the heist. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Ora...

David and John discuss the Valaquenta, Tolkien’s introduction to the pantheon of divine entities that rule his world. After a quick breakdown of which characters to pay attention to, David and John are joined by Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the themes of this passage and the Silmarillion as a whole. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Guest Information Marilyn R. Pukkila, Rese...

David and John discuss the Disney+ limited series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi in full. They break down the fall of Count Dooku and the journey of Ahsoka. Then, they trade stories of the various animated Star Wars series they’re watching off the clock. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback on Andor that came in after the Season Wrap-up podcast. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep...

David and John bring their Patreon-exclusive monthly podcast “Second Breakfast” to the public as a Christmas present. They talk about pancakes, parenting, tabletop games, Clone Wars, and more before answering listener feedback. Then, David and John each rank their Top Ten shows of 2022. If you’d like to join us for next month’s Second Breakfast, head to our Patreon linked below. Contact Us Send in...

David and John pack their bags to leave Sicily while giving final thoughts on another fantastic season of The White Lotus. They discuss Mike White’s character-driven writing, the idea of subverting expectations in modern television, and where we might be traveling to in Season 3. Finally, David and John take on one more round of listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge...

David and Jean introduce their new podcast series, MCUniverse in which they dive deep into all things Marvel. They look at the end of Phase 4 which is marked by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before discussing the future of the MCU in Phase 5. They pull from the decades of comic book lore to speculate on what’s coming next in the upcoming films and TV shows. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or m...

David and John take one last trip to Sicily to discuss the Season Finale of The White Lotus. David gives some details on the active volcano Mount Etna featured in the episode before John goes through some of the clues that may or may not have led us to predict the outcome. After a full episode recap, David and John score their deadpool predictions and read listener feedback. Stay tuned next week f...

David and John introduce their plans for the upcoming Season Two of Amazon Prime’s The Wheel of Time before speaking with Dr. Michael Livingston, author of the new book, Origins of the Wheel of Time . Michael discusses meeting Team Jordan and beginning the project, the importance of fantasy as an academic discipline, and his thoughts on The Wheel of Time Season One. Michael Livingston Links Michae...

David and John discuss Season 2 Episode 6 of The White Lotus - Abductions. They begin by revisiting Rocco’s opening lines in Episode 1 and applying Tanya’s fortune teller’s words to what might happen in the season finale. Then, they recap a series of abductions, a group of angry Sicilian women, and the increasingly concerning behavior of Ethan. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool an...

David and John discuss Season One of Andor as a whole with the help of two great guests. First, they have an extended conversation with Maester Anthony of the Electric Bookaloo and Cocoon of Horrors podcasts about what made Andor so special compared to other recent media. Then, Marilyn R. Pukkila returns to discuss the hero’s journey and “saga heroes” in a bonus interview. Finally, David and John...

Sunday 12/3 - Andor - Season 1 Wrap-up Wednesday 12/7 - The White Lotus S02E06 Saturday 12/10 - The Wheel of Time - Interview with Michael Livingston Wednesday 12/14 - The White Lotus - S02E07 Monday 12/19 - MCUniverse - Black Panther & Phase 5 Wednesday 12/21 - The White Lotus - Season 2 Wrap-up Sunday 12/25 - Second Breakfast - PUBLIC FOR CHRISTMAS Wednesday 12/28 - Tales of the Jedi Saturda...

David and John tippy-tippy-tay onto a yacht to Palermo as they discuss Season 2 Episode 5 of The White Lotus - That’s Amore. They begin by explaining mimetic theory before giving a synopsis of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Then, they recap Portia’s new love affair, Harper’s unhinged wine tasting, Daphne’s deception, and the rest of this latest masterpiece by Mike White. Finally, David and John check...

David and John discuss the Season 1 Finale of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. The words of the dead lift up our cast of characters as they gather on Ferrix for a funeral to remember. David and John explore the similarities between Cassian and Luthen, the deception of Mon Mothma, and whether Dedra is moving in with Syril and his mom. Join us next week for our Season Wrap-up with Maester Anthony...

David and John begin their journey through The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien. After giving an overview of Tolkien’s relationship with music, they provide general themes of the reading and background on the passage. Then, they discuss the Ainulindalë, the creation of the world through the music of the holy beings. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at...

David and John put on their good underpants and discuss the paintings in and around the White Lotus Hotel. They had a lot of fun breaking down plots about the bro code, the gay mafia, and whether Portia has finally gotten over her slump. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an em...

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 11 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. After an emotional recap of the events on Ferrix and Coruscant, they discuss one of the hottest topics in the galaxy: do we want a Jedi in Andor, and will we get one? With one episode left the stage is set for an incredible season finale. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comment...

David and John adopt their new mantra: “let’s fun!” They discuss the Sicilian legend of the Testa Di Moro and the Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo before breaking down the episode scene by scene. Did Mike White successfully recreate a Monica Vitti scene? Is the show doing a good job of tackling themes of patriarchy and victimhood? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener...